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Thank You Message From Rona

On 23rd April 2017, 25 incredible runners gave up their sweat and tears and completed the London Marathon to raise funds for LOOK-UK. The money they raised will go directly to supporting blind and visually impaired children and young people through our mentoring project.

(the photo shows a picture of Rona)

Here is a message from one of our fantastic mentees on the programme, 16 year old Rona, with a message of thanks to all the runners for all their efforts to keep the project going.

Virgin London Marathon 2017

Our 25 Marathon runners were unmistakable on the start line, resplendent in their distinctive LOOK vests – you couldn’t miss them!
26.2 miles later, they all crossed the finish line. Whether it was a sub three hour or a six plus hour, it didn’t matter. The pain, sweat, blisters and tears were all forgotten within minutes of their marathon efforts ending. There’s no doubt about it, it’s an emotional moment, and we all got swept up in it, with lots of hugging, kissing, crying, and cheering. It’s like a carnival, the best carnival. We even had pledges to do the same all over again next year came in. Are they crazy? Well, no. This is more than a race to the finish line. This is much, much more than that. The months of training, giving up smoking in some cases, losing weight in others, achieving life-long dreams, making new friends, comradeship, a sense of community, and – let’s just say it – a lot of love. What’s not to like?

Some runners hit the dreaded ‘wall’ at the 16-mile mark. This is the point they had to dig deep and keep going. But many of our runners found another focus. As one exhausted runner said: ‘I was in a lot of pain but I knew I had to keep going and I thought, think about LOOK and the young VI people they help. LOOK became my mantra and it got me through the next ten miles to the finish line.’

More exhausted than ever before, our runners still managed to remind us again and again why they ran for LOOK. ‘I genuinely feel so privileged to have met all of you amazing, lovely, and totally inspirational Look Runners.’ Another, through her tears of joy and relief said: ‘Thank you to all at LOOK! A fantastic charity and one I am proud to be a part of.’ A first timer was also overwhelmed: ‘I was crying – it&#39;s such an emotional day. And so amazing to see you all and you all inspire me so much.’ And this gentleman runner just about sums up the whole wonderful day: ‘Amazing day. Proud to be involved with LOOK UK. amazing support for us all at the end thank you.’

We are a small charity with only have a few part-time staff. Every penny our runners raise keeps us alive and allows our work with young VI people and their families to continue. If you want the challenge of a lifetime then sign up with LOOK and become one of their 2018 London Marathon Runners.